Criteria for Determining an ITS Project

Issue / Question
Instructions for determining if a task meets the criteria to become a project. 
  •  What makes an ITS project?
  • When does a task become an ITS project?
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  • Audience Affected
    • Staff
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ITS Project Definition
Definition
An ITS Project is defined as an endeavor led, initiated, or involving ITS resources that includes one or more of the following:
  • ITS resource effort of 40 hours or more and an active project duration of 1 month or more
  • Requires communication, coordination, or training with the campus community
  • Involves two or more departments outside of ITS
  • High profile as an ITS priority or has senior leadership sponsorship
Note: Recurring work that is performed quarterly, annually, etc., and is considered unique will be treated as a project if it fits the above criteria.   
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